CSEC Geography Paper 2 May/June 2026 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

On the grid provided on page 9. (i) draw a line graph to illustrate the data presented in Table 1 (ii) provide a title for the graph (iii) label EACH axis correctly

Define EACH of the following terms.

Mass movement

Soil creep

Figure 2 shows a diagram of a drainage pattern.

Figure 2. Drainage pattern

Identify the type of drainage shown in Figure 2.

On Figure 2, label EACH of the following features.

• An area of confluence
• A tributary
• The mouth of the river

Explain how EACH of the following drainage patterns can develop.

Radial

Dendritic

Explain how an earthquake occurs at EACH of the following plate boundaries.

Convergent plate boundaries

Transform plate boundaries

Figure 3 shows the 2022 population pyramids for Barbados and India.

Figure 3. Population pyramids for Barbados and India, 2022

Source: Retrieved 23 March 2024, from https://www.worlddata.info

(i) Which country has the higher proportion of its population in the 0–9 age group? (ii) Which country has the higher proportion of its population aged over 65? (iii) In Barbados, which age group over 49 represents the largest percentage of the population? (iv) In India, which age group represents the largest percentage of the population? (v) Which sex appears to be living longer in both countries?

Which country has the higher proportion of its population in the 0–9 age group?

Which country has the higher proportion of its population aged over 65?

In Barbados, which age group over 49 represents the largest percentage of the population?

In India, which age group represents the largest percentage of the population?

Which sex appears to be living longer in both countries?

Secondary and tertiary economic activities are vital components of the Caribbean's economy, contributing to diversification beyond traditional primary industries.

Differentiate between secondary and tertiary economic activities.

Name TWO Caribbean countries which are major producers of timber.

Name ONE Caribbean country in which the mining of precious and semi-precious minerals, such as gold and diamonds, is done on a large scale.

Name ONE Caribbean country which is NOT a major tourist destination.

Explain how EACH of the following affects population growth in the Caribbean.

Natural increase

Life expectancy

Explain how TWO of the following factors have prevented EITHER bauxite mining OR oil drilling in the Caribbean region.

• Cost of mining/drilling
• Global competition
• Access to raw materials

Figure 4 is a pie chart which shows the sources of air pollutants and the percentage emissions.

Figure 4. Sources of emissions of air pollutants

Source: Retrieved 6 November 2017, from https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Sources-of-Emissions-of-Air-Pollution-International-energy-resources-2011 fig1 313894270

What percentage of air pollutants does the agriculture sector account for?

Which sector is responsible for 8% of air pollutants?

What sector contributes the HIGHEST percentage of pollutants to the air?

What percentage of air pollution is contributed by other sources?

State ONE conclusion that can be drawn from the information given in the chart.

Define the term 'natural disaster'.

Describe THREE ways in which EITHER a hurricane OR an earthquake affects the physical and human landscape in densely populated areas.

Explain how TWO measures used by local disaster preparedness agencies before the occurrence of a natural hazard in the Caribbean may help to reduce the impact of the hazard.

Explain ONE way in which tourism may contribute to the degradation of EACH of the following environments.

Coral reefs